I was bored to distraction on a recent 12 hour coach ride so I wrote these short comedy poems. i wanted them to be hakus but they are REALLY hard. Anyway these are for comedy purposes only. Ricky says they are pithy.
Language
Although we have no language in common,
I can tell you are very stupid,
…perhaps retarded?
The hostel
The pound is very strong here,
perhaps I could buy you a shirt?
Language II
I no comprede espanol - nada.
Speaking thusly makes me madda.
The bus
I awake to the sound of my heart slowing,
condensation thick on my glasses as if I
am a pervert watching the whole world take a shower.
Families and strangers huddle for warmth - breath visible.
Scarves and hats are fashioned out of magazines.
Please turn down the air conditioning,
it is making me homesick.
The salesman
You asked me for a cigarette,
I am now in your travel agency.
Dance of the free
Permanent smiles,
children laugh and play a foreign game.
A song every day,
A fiesta every weekend.
Possible reason: lousy internet?
untitled
nasal high piched voices,
whine like pigs to the slaughter.
Spotty cleavage - drunk to much.
Awful awful people,
the people of my homeland.
The 8th wonder
It is difficult not to be awed by these ancient monolithic ruins,
but not impossible.
